Jeff Wingad - Areas of Expertise
  • Business development - start-ups - feasibility studies
  • Product development - commercialization - manufacturing
  • Lean manufacturing methods and increased productivity
  • Eliminating scrap and rework and the hidden factory
  • ISO-9000 Quality systems and manufacturing documentation
  • Patents, intellectual property development and licensing
  • ERP/MRP and supply chain management


  • Marketing - Web site development - obtaining top search engine positions
  • Strategic management and continuous improvement
  • Gap analysis and prioritizing critical path operations
  • Negotiations and arranging funding alternatives
  • Creating a positive management environment resulting in a genuine motivation of people


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    Note: 2008 Projects presently ready for commercial development include breakthrough technologies in reducing the HC of internal combustion engines, energy, environment, hydroponics, education, aviation, construction, health, security, business automation and entertainment.



    The question is what really motivates people or your employees?
    It certainly is not fear or incentives as typically seen in corporate America.
    It is not just positive thinking, it is a new discovery on how we are naturally motivated to improve all things, which Jeff can share/implement with you.

    Jeff is a professional engineer and management coach providing processes for rapid turn-around of a company, or just to retain a competitive advantage. For a no-obligation review e-mail your request and brief summary to Jeff.

    Why understand and apply the genuine universal motivator of people?
    We are all born with a mind and time. How well we use one determines how well we use the other.
    The better we function mentally, the better we use the time we have and the more productive we are. To the degree that we operate out of genuine motivation, it is the degree that we have natural abundant energy, enjoy a quality life and perhaps the quality time we have to live it.

    This life mastery is very urgent for all to understand as it provides the path to genuine job satisfaction and successful relationships, which in turn, gives us the peace of mind to maintain our mental, physical and spiritual health.  

    It does not matter where we are at, but how we make improvements in every aspect of our lives.
    We all know people who live in frustration and misery - nothing seems to improve.  Misery and insecurity also loves company, they pull others down and drain our energy - not fun to be around.

    Asset or Liability?
    Employees are your greatest asset or your greatest liability, depending on their ability to make the right decisions, turn knowledge into skills, be diligent and cooperate with others. Knowing the true motivator of people is a tremendous breakthrough in not only the continuous improvement of products and services, but also in the continuous improvement of people.

    Where do you start?
    Call us to set up a free no-obligation review of your operations and a 20 minute presentation.
    No matter where you are at we can help accelerate your rate of continuous improvements.

    When do you start?
    Consider starting today as it could depend upon your very survival tomorrow.

    How do we work?
    We help you quickly identify and remove the bottlenecks or rocks in your process flow or operations. We help you bring focused attention to your business in a new way and identify areas of improvement. We can also conduct optional QA and marketing reviews and industrial engineering analysis. We then help determine your specific gaps and how to fill them.  We facilitate advancing your organization to the stage of "optimizing & continuous improvement".

    No matter what stage you are at (see chart below) in the evolution of business maturity, we can help rapidly turn around or advance you and your key people so they can effectively lead and train others to create a positive and motivating environment, displacing fear.
    We will also guarantee our results with your performance.


    Just as a "good" athlete, with a coach, becomes a "great" athlete, so it is you can maximize your personal and professional results with a coach that understands this new discovery on motivation.
    E-mail for more details e-mail contact.


    Check where you are along the STAGES OF PROCESS or BUSINESS MATURITY

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    Characteristics

    Rough, chaotic, unstable, little communication, poor or no documentation, high stress. Organization tends to be impulsive. Demolition derby.

    Characteristics

    Process is shaky but can be done by certain skilled individuals or equipment. Program and processes are being refined & more organized.

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    The process is defined, and institutionalized. The processes are often recorded in procedures, process guide, or QA documents.


     Characteristics

    Process controls are in place with measurements quantified and managed. Clear documents, clear job descriptions & clear requirements.

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    The process becomes a feedback loop in itself. Feedback from all operation teams, lead to continuous improvement of all operations.

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    Ratios, Process + feedback for control


     

     

    Typical Metrics Process + feedback for improving the process, profits, customer satisfaction, and loyal employees. Positive work environment

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     Jeffrey R. Wingad, BSIE, Engineering Consultant and Management Coach

    Growing up on a farm in Wisconsin Jeff developed 12-14 hour working day habits and later acquired a diverse background of professional experiences. While attending college he built a Lamborghini style car that won top awards in auto shows and is now featured in a car museum. After graduating from Milwaukee School of Engineering, BSIE, Jeff founded Guardian Alarm Company Inc, and set up manufacturing and national distribution of alarm systems and UL central stations, which was sold out to PerMar Security, Inc..

    Jeff then took "up" flying hot air balloons and founded Horizon Adventures as a commercial pilot and flight instructor winning advertising PR flight contracts with Pizza Hut, Coke-a-Cola, and others. During this time Jeff also founded another successful start-up, Log Works International, Inc., as a general contractor doing land development, log home designs, structural engineering, energy calculations and heavy equipment operator. Jeff also worked as a construction superintendent for telephone companies on their outside infrastructure and communication equipment.

    Jeff's career then evolved while working for 10 years at Cray Research Inc. in various top-level assignments. During this time, Jeff had the honor of working directly with Seymour Cray and being mentored by Dr. Edwards Deming on a number of continuous improvement projects. As a direct result of Jeff's initiatives he was credited with cutting the time to market by 50% of previous computers, and doubling computer reliability. Jeff also identified and worked to eliminate the hidden factory, saving millions of dollars in scrap, rework and warranty costs per year by setting up various failure analysis tools, gas spectrometry, QA labs, and through engineering changes and strategic business planning. Later, as a Supplier Certification Manager, Jeff worked directly with Motorola, Dupont, Seagate, TRW, ITT, Boeing and other major companies to help resolve their manufacturing issues, facilitate their continuous improvements and reduce supplier purchase part costs.

    Jeff's affiliations include APICS, The Society of Manufacturing Engineers and is a certified consultant/trainer having developed and documented QA and Manufacturing plans and implemented SPC, TQM, MRP, JIT, ISO-9000 and other programs in various companies.

    The past 5 years Jeff's experiences includes strategic planning, manufacturing efficiency, business turn around, marketing, project management for Lilly Software enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, MRP, CRM systems, and developer of web services software applications and related intellectual property. Jeff has extensive e-commerce marketing experience driving traffic to web sites and obtaining top search engine positions.

    Over the years Jeff has also gained considerable experience with intellectual property law, licensing, drafting patents, making and testing prototypes to commercialize inventions and providing leadership and vision in a team environment.

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     Entrepreneurial Expertise Assessment for Jeffrey R. Wingad

    Results of your 9/5/04 Individual Entrepreneurial Expertise Assessment for Jeffrey R. Wingad is shown below. This was determined by our New Venture Profile™ technology as administered by the Wasatch Venture Fund in Salt Lake City, Utah. The questionnaire that you completed have been designed especially to evaluate your readiness to venture, but may be useful to a wider range of interested parties including a partner, venturing team member, spouse, financial backers, potential investors, and bankers.

    Your Individual Entrepreneurial TYPE:
    " (10) CEAD -- Classic Expert Entrepreneur "

    DESCRIPTION:
    Generally, the CEAD lives up to his or her venturing potential.  These venturers make up the group from which many great success stories come.  They are venturing experts by training, awareness, desire, resource availability, and discernment.

    Although random setbacks can trouble even CEAD's, they generally have the mix of attributes which permits them to surmount them.  A CEAD is successful because he or she "has the bases covered".  As experts they have a much more complete, detailed and extensive set of success patterns (scripts) than do novices, or other "expert" venturers (IEAD, IRAD, CRAD).

    Although many other venture types can be successful, this type is more successful in both magnitude and longevity.  This does not mean that the CEAD is invincible; only that the chance that they will falter is generally lower.

    WHAT TO DO:
    First, keep it up: keep right on venturing.  You create the jobs and opportunities for the rest of the economy.  Classic Expert Entrepreneurs are only found (preliminarily) in 4% of the business population.  This means that for every one of you there are twenty four who could benefit from your expertise.  Which leads to the second suggestion: volunteer.

    Become active in your local or regional venture group, get involved in the Entrepreneurial Center at a nearby college or university; or make yourself available to a Small Business Development Center.  Not that there is nothing left to learn for you; but there is much more for you to share.  Don't be stingy

    IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW VENTURE PROFILE™ TYPES

    A "C" most likely indicates that you are aware or conscious of the common patterns which occur in entrepreneurial activity.  Realization that there is a venturing "script" is a key ingredient in overall entrepreneurial expertise.  This could come as a result of training, or from a general awareness which comes from experience.

    A "E" signifies that you probably have a high desire or eagerness to be involved in business venturing, that you are ready to take action to make this a reality. E's generally have been "primed" to venture, most often from past experiences either good or bad, and from their perception of their ability to succeed in a particular deal or deal environment.  They would rather "plunge in" than miss a great opportunity.

    An "A " probably means that you have resources (cash, technology, contacts etc.) and acumen which makes you able to be a "player" in the new venture arena.  Often A's assume that because they are "able", they are "capable", which is not always the case, and results in losses incurred but experience gained.  A 's also have, or should understand that some kind of "bargaining advantage" is required for long-term venture success.

    A "D" most often describes the level of capability you possess to discern whether conditions within and surrounding the venture fit the entrepreneurial success script.  D's generally have a significant level of experience in a particular new business domain, and may often recognize more quickly what novices in this domain take a while to see.  Often a D can have a larger, more-differentiated knowledge structure, with less biased recall of information relevant to particular new venture problems.

    An "I " typically is unaware of and may not believe that an "entrepreneurial expert script" is possible.  I's usually make their venturing judgments based upon intuition, instinct or their knowledge of human nature .  They may be unaware of the expert script which they actually follow when the script is "acquired but unconscious".

    An "R" means that you are reluctant to venture, perhaps more risk averse or cautious in economic endeavors.  R's would rather not have to worry about venture risk, preferring instead to spend time and resources elsewhere.  An R prefers to be thoroughly informed, and would rather get through life financially in one piece, than to "make it big". 

    An "L" probably means that you are somewhat limited in your capability to participate in new venture activity.  This may result from lack of sufficient resources, or from personal preferences and sphere of influence which are not as closely associated with the entrepreneurial community.  An L may also indicate the lack of a venturing track record or small numbers bargaining advantage in competitive situations.

    A "G" indicates that some guesswork is a part of your new venture profile.  The odds go against those who attempt a new business in "uncharted waters".  Accordingly G's should carefully consider the risks associated with not "sticking to their knitting" (Peters & Waterman, 1982).  Also, a G might indicate the propensity for you to unwisely consider diversification outside your "target zone" of extraordinary expertise, to be overconfident of your venturing ability, or to be a bit out of touch with venturing realties.



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